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Philanthropy: Perilous times call for bold measures

Written by: Tory Gavito

Date: February 12, 2019

A national collaborative of funders and organizers is asking foundations and donors to meet the challenges of our time by responsive grantmaking, breaking silos and going local. Hunger drove the parents of Jakelin Amei Rosemary Caal… Read More

Responsive Philanthropy February 2019

Written by: Aaron Dorfman

Date: February 12, 2019

Dear Readers, I’ve been on the road early in 2019 meeting with NCRP members and allies all over the country, and I look forward to connecting with many more of you in the next few months.… Read More

Member Spotlight: LA Voice

Date: September 24, 2018

LA Voice Los Angeles, CA lavoice.org What is LA Voice’s mission and how is it especially relevant today? Our work is transforming Los Angeles by building relationships across differences of race, faith and class and channeling… Read More

Change culture and attitudes to get it right on immigration reform

Written by: Rev. Ryan M. Eller

Date: September 24, 2018

For weeks this past summer, pro-immigrant organizations and community members scrambled together to reunite children with mothers and fathers and end the inhumane separation of families at the border. As I wrote in my NCRP blog… Read More

Reflections in the wake of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation: 4 Questions for nonprofit and foundation boards to protect their organizations

Written by: Anne Wallestad, Aaron Dorfman

Date: September 24, 2018

Recent events at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) have rocked the philanthropic community and left many wondering why things went so terribly wrong. They have also shed light on the challenges that governing boards face… Read More

In pursuit of equity: A family foundation’s story

Written by: Cynthia Addams and Colin Jones

Date: September 24, 2018

The work associated with diversity, equity and inclusion in philanthropy is often called a journey, but “pursuit” sounds like a better description after several years on this path. While a journey can be uncertain and meandering,… Read More

As the South Grows

Read the latest reports on philanthropy in the South.

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Responsive Philanthropy June 2021

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Black Funding Denied

Community foundation support for Black communities

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